Alar Karis

Estonian molecular geneticist and former President of Estonia · Estonia · On the map · Politicians · Born 1958 · age 68

Alar Karis is the sixth president of Estonia, having taken office on 11 October 2021. He previously worked as molecular geneticist, developmental biologist, and Estonian civil servant.

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See the momentCollar of the Order of the White LionAwardKnight of the Order of the ElephantAwardOrder of LibertyAward2024Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAwardOrder of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st classAward2022“Will 2022 be easier? I do not know the answer to this. But I know that together we will make it.”In their words2 January 2022ERRRead the whole statement

2021Named President of EstoniaOffice11 October 2021 to 12 October 2026Collar of the Order of the National Coat of ArmsAward2019Cross of Recognition, 3rd classAward2013Named Auditor GeneralOffice8 April 2013 to 7 April 2018Commander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandAward2008Commander of the Order of Leopold IIAward2007Named Rector of the University of TartuOffice1 January 2007 to 1 January 2012Order of the White Star, 4th ClassAward1958Born26 March 1958